S/South APC Youths Oppose Plot To Drop Shettima

The South-South Youth Coalition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned any subtle or open moves aimed at undermining or replacing Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima at the 2027 general election.

Arising from an emergency consultative meeting held in Port Harcourt, the coalition called on President Bola Tinubu to intensify efforts toward delivering quality and people-focused governance.

In a communiqué signed by Sheik Aliu-Mahmood, zonal youth leader, and Emma Orupe, secretary general, the coalition expressed dissatisfaction over what it described as “unnecessary internal distractions” within the APC-led federal administration.

The group urged party leaders and loyalists to avoid any actions that may fuel instability or trigger disunity at the highest level of governance.

“Our nation is at a defining moment.

The people expect results, reforms, and real progress. This is not the time for political scheming or backdoor maneuvers to destabilise the presidency.

“Vice President Shettima has demonstrated capacity, loyalty, and political maturity, and we, as youths of the South-South, will resist any plot to sideline or replace him,” the communiqué reads in parts.

The coalition reaffirmed its unwavering support for the Tinubu-Shettima mandate, as freely given by the Nigerian people during the 2023 general elections.

It maintained that the duo must be allowed to complete their constitutional term without distractions stemming from internal political intrigues.

“We urge Mr. President to remain focused on his Renewed Hope Agenda. Nigerians, especially the youth, are waiting for results in employment, education, infrastructure, and security. Any attempt to distract the government from this focus is a betrayal of the people’s trust.

“We will not sit by and watch individuals derail the progress we’ve made. We stand for stability, equity, and competent governance. Let the Tinubu-Shettima team be allowed to work without distraction,” the communiqué added.